Safety plea after Doncaster house fire death inquest
An inquest took place today (14 March) into the death of a man following a house fire in Doncaster. Ian Jennings, aged 61, died following the blaze at the house…
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Young cadets ‘graduate’ at fire service ceremony
Dozens of South Yorkshire fire cadets have been honoured at a ceremony in Sheffield to mark their achievements. More than 70 cadets, aged 13 to 17, were recognised in front…
Sprinkler system saves resident from fire
A fire sprinkler system has saved an elderly resident in Sheffield following a fire at her home. The recently installed system, at her house on Derby Street in Gleadless, activated…
Firefighter running marathon in memory of son
One of our firefighters will be running the marathon of a lifetime, as he hits the streets for charity in memory of his teenage son. Nigel Clark, temporary Watch Manager…
Rotherham fire cadets win second award
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s Rotherham Fire Cadets have won the Young Leaders Annual Challenge for the second year running. Police & Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings presented the award,…
Birley Moor fire station officially opened
A new multi-million pound fire station in Sheffield has been officially opened. Lord Mayor of Sheffield Cllr Talib Hussain formally unveiled the new Birley Moor fire station. The new £3.5…
Fire service backing for hair straighteners safety drive
Beauty appliances such as hair straighteners and curling irons are a major cause of house fires and dangerous burns, according to the latest research from Electrical Safety First. An estimated…
“Neigh problem” say crews after firefighters praised for horse rescue
Firefighters have been reunited with a horse they rescued after it became trapped in its horse box by its legs. Central white watch returned to meet the horse, called Nimrod,…
Next generation of GPs pitch ideas for closer working between fire and health service
The next generation of health practitioners have pitched ideas for how the fire service and doctors can work better together to improve wellbeing in South Yorkshire. Dozens of University of…
Fire Health Conference to take place in Sheffield
A major event will explore the opportunities for the fire and rescue service to support health provision in South Yorkshire. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is hosting the inaugural Fire &…